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OH SURE · 02-27-2007, 11:09 PM

Is There A Site I Can Look At One Of These????where Do I Get One???do They Fit Any Saw????? Sory About All The Questions But Never Seen One Before...

Very Much.....
Rick

Minnesota scroller · 02-28-2007, 01:22 AM

Here is a reputable place to get one from. Yes, they will work with all scroll saws and also other electrical tools. http://www.sloanswoodshop.com/misc_.htm

Dragon · 02-28-2007, 03:29 AM

I must get one of those but Sloans does not ship to Canada. Used one at Marcel and it was great.
Diane

tcleckler · 02-28-2007, 03:39 AM

Haven't used a footswitch. Are they worth the money?

Minnesota scroller · 02-28-2007, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcleckler

Haven't used a footswitch. Are they worth the money?

Definitely worth the money. No hands required for stopping quick when you break a blade. It also saves on the scroll saw switch. No need to ever use the on/off switch again.

Andy · 02-28-2007, 11:29 AM

For the Canadian crowd who might be interested, Busy Bee Tools sells one VERY reasonably. I've got one and love it.

Andy

Indiana saw man · 02-28-2007, 12:11 PM

One ? Can U Get A Foot Switch That Will Trun Your Saw And Shop Vac. On At The Same Time ?

tcleckler · 02-28-2007, 12:47 PM

Thanks, I'll have to see if I can find one & give it a try.

Rolf · 02-28-2007, 01:27 PM

The foot switch is just a switch in series with your saw so if the switch is rated for the current load you could put an outlet strip on the switched end and plug your whole shop into it. In reality if the switch is rated for 15 amps and the combined startup load of the saw and the vac don't exceed that you should be okay. For me personnaly to have the vac go on and off every time I start my saw would drive me nuts. Or should I say Nuttier

Indiana saw man · 02-28-2007, 01:30 PM

thank you rolf

02-27-2007, 11:09 PM	#1
OH SURE Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ERIE Posts: 10	Foot switch Is There A Site I Can Look At One Of These????where Do I Get One???do They Fit Any Saw????? Sory About All The Questions But Never Seen One Before... Very Much..... Rick

02-28-2007, 01:22 AM	#2
Minnesota scroller Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW MN Posts: 1,706	Here is a reputable place to get one from. Yes, they will work with all scroll saws and also other electrical tools. http://www.sloanswoodshop.com/misc_.htm __________________ Mike Making sawdust with a Dremel 1680. www.picturetrail.com/naturephotos

02-28-2007, 03:29 AM	#3
Dragon scroller and moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chertsey, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,421	I must get one of those but Sloans does not ship to Canada. Used one at Marcel and it was great. Diane __________________ Dragon Owner of a Dewalt 788 PuffityDragon on AFSP

02-28-2007, 03:39 AM	#4
tcleckler Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Prattville, Alabama Posts: 193	Haven't used a footswitch. Are they worth the money? __________________ Troy Scrollin' with DeWalt DW788

02-28-2007, 11:29 AM	#6
Andy Pattern Person Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,073	For the Canadian crowd who might be interested, Busy Bee Tools sells one VERY reasonably. I've got one and love it. Andy __________________ Shoot for the moon. If you miss you'll be headed for a star! www.80artdesigns.com

02-28-2007, 12:11 PM	#7
Indiana saw man Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bloomington indiana Posts: 101	One ? Can U Get A Foot Switch That Will Trun Your Saw And Shop Vac. On At The Same Time ? __________________ Hegner

02-28-2007, 12:47 PM	#8
tcleckler Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Prattville, Alabama Posts: 193	Thanks, I'll have to see if I can find one & give it a try. __________________ Troy Scrollin' with DeWalt DW788

02-28-2007, 01:27 PM	#9
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,808	The foot switch is just a switch in series with your saw so if the switch is rated for the current load you could put an outlet strip on the switched end and plug your whole shop into it. In reality if the switch is rated for 15 amps and the combined startup load of the saw and the vac don't exceed that you should be okay. For me personnaly to have the vac go on and off every time I start my saw would drive me nuts. Or should I say Nuttier __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Last edited by Rolf; 03-01-2007 at 02:02 AM.

02-28-2007, 01:30 PM	#10
Indiana saw man Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bloomington indiana Posts: 101	thank you rolf __________________ Hegner

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